Adversities can be either natural or
man-made. The natural ones play no favors—they have no
respect for tribal or religious affiliation. One’s
social status is a non-issue when nature turns her
dark side on us.

My friend and speaking colleague (with
whom I have been so honored to share platforms and the
opportunity to inspire the Boise State Football Team),
AlejAndro Anasticio started life with nature against
him and he not in any way ready to languish in self
pity. Born without his left hand, he refused to be
discouraged and took his challenge as an opportunity
for personal growth. What, however, inspired me about
him is how he never let what he couldn’t change
dictate how he was to live the rest of his life.

This captivating, enriching and
challenging speaker dances to a different drum than
most of us. He holds a degree in Sociology from the
University of Washington. Mr. Anasticio is probably
the only human being who managed to ride a bicycle
from Seattle to Chicago with one hand. In addition, he
has three Black Belts in martial arts and has trained
Aikido for ten years.

Unwavering Positive Attitude
When asked what it is like living his entire life with one hand,
AlejAndro says, “It is truly and deeply a blessing. I enjoy not
having two hands. Not only do I have the opportunity to inspire
people to be more than they think is possible, I also get 50% off
all manicures.” His tag line on his email is, “Disciple of Good.”
I just love it! You have to learn the beauty of your situation in
order to turn your limitations to assets.

Belief
He loved playing basketball. A middle school teacher told him that
if he had two hands, he could have been a super star. He never
again let anyone tell him what he couldn’t achieve without two
hands. His belief in his abilities, not inabilities, has fueled
the results of his intentions and actions. You must believe you
can be somebody, and act to be that somebody, even if the rest of
the world considers you otherwise.

Act
with Courage
My question to my friend was simple. “How did you achieve all the
things you have done?” His response was equally simple. “Vincent,
it was courage and desire to succeed.” Courage is a key element of
success that you can’t get from a text book. You either have it or
you don’t. The good thing is that it can be developed and
sustained. Start by doing something you consider important but you
have procrastinated doing because you lack courage

Desire
to help others
Mr. Anasticio is transforming the lives of both adults and young
people. His message is, “Life has limitations, so what?” He
provides practical tips and strategies on how to win in life with
limited resources.

I have had my share of adversities and expect more.
But I know that adversities are more effective
teachers of life lessons than our successes. They
make us improve how we do things, live our lives and
how we relate with others. They prepare us to face
the next challenges of life with hope and courage.
We, however, have to learn to turn adversities into
advantages.

Editor’s Note: AlejAndro is available to motivate,
empower and challenge your group to reach new
heights of productivity and focus.
Visit
www.lifewithonehand.com to learn more.
You can reach
him by calling (208)-585-7868 or email
drobacca@gmail.com.

What he presented before the team played and won
the classic Fiesta Bowl game against Oklahoma in January 1, 2007.

The 7 attributes of success, with a copy of the
original sketch he shared with Dirk Koetter (1997-2000 head coach) in
January 1999 that became the motivation platform of the team for
years.

What happened when he was the Homecoming Grand
Marshal in 2003 for Boise State University.

It is an opportunity to make a difference and get a book that will
inspire the way you think and act and live. This is how your
investment will be used:50% will be for purchasing school supplies for homeless children
at the City Light, in Boise, and 50% will pay tuition and fees for
high school orphans and children of widows in Kenya.

Book signing event details:

WHEN:

September 10th

TIME:

11:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

WHERE:

Deli George, 5602 W. Fairview Avenue, Boise

If you can’t make it,
call (208) 376-8724 and your
book and articles will be mailed within 24 hours.

This program is strictly for managers, school
principals, corporate leaders, senior Church pastors and other
individuals in leadership positions who want to transform their
organization, inspire productivity and are committed to creating
change in their world.

Time and place are developed with
time constraints of participants in mind. You can also have this training in
your town - BUT NEVER AT YOUR WORKPLACE!We are planning for the below two dates:

The 7 pillars that separate those who create a
movement and those who manipulate people

The 15 must discover personal leadership assets and
how to make
them work for you

The power of stories and how to use them to inspire
positive actions, and empower people to change

How to present your vision so others think it is their
own

The 7 proven leadership practices that create a
culture of uncommon habit of success

The must know and have tools that make others want to
emulate your strengths

WARNING:
Be prepared to stand up, deliver and get
priceless input from your fellow transformers

Your homework assignment will be emailed two weeks before
the beginning of your session. You will get a phone call immediately after
you register to confirm your registration and ask you for some information
that will be critical for your success during the program and thereafter.

Part 1 in Boise or cascade:

FRIDAY:

2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
(includes Kenya’s authentic dinner—when the program is in
Boise)

SATURDAY:

9:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
(all refreshments and meals are provided)

SUNDAY:

9:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.
(breakfast provided)

part 2 in Nairobi, Kenya:

Six months of one-on-one coaching starts two weeks after the
completion
of part I. It is a participant directed program based on their
specific industry, personal goals and desires to be a
transformer.

Instructor/Facilitator:

Dr. Vincent Kituku, Author and International Motivational
Speaker

Please Note:If you plan to bring a family
member, you are encouraged to do so.

Dear Vincent,
I can't tell you how much you help me personally.
Thanks for being a mentor and special friend to me.
Your advice and insight helps keep me grounded and
able to navigate the many troubled waters over which I
must travel!

Dan Hawkins,
Head Football Coach, Boise State University (WAC
Champions 2002/2003 and 2003/2004, Winners of
Humanitarian Bowl 2003 and Forts Worth Bowl 2004

Dear Vincent,
Patricia and I express our gratitude for the gift of
your service to Idaho families and children. It is
heartening to know that there are so many like you who
are dedicated to serving others and helping to make
our communities even stronger!

Dirk
Kempthorne, Governor, State of Idaho,
1999-2006

Your buoyant,
encouraging message certainly demonstrates to everyone
involved how to not only survive, but thrive in the
turbulence of unexpected life changes…Your message
crossed all boundaries; from the coach to the athlete,
continuing on to the entrepreneur and business manager
all the way to the company employee. It does not
matter your “position” in life as your message
conveyed and answered loud and clear…

Gary Beck,
Executive Director; Humanitarian Bowl

Your investment:

$3,995Individual

Your investment must be received in full at
registration timeYour investment includes room and
board.

$2,995Group

Group discount for 3 participants who
register as a groupYour investment includes room and
board.

Unfortunately, there are no discounts.
We have THREE partial scholarships. To qualify, you have
to be a
leader from a developing country (please no corrupt
leaders allowed)
or working for a not-for-profit organization.

All learning resources are sponsored by Kituku & Associates.
This is a specialist program and never promoted on TV, Radio, Newspapers or
Online.

Kithetheesyo, my son, is starting high school this fall. His three sisters
have traveled that same path. There is no fanfare. Every student from his
middle school will attend high school, if they so wish.

Joining high school in Kangundo, Kenya, was a childhood
passage that left vivid memories only death or permanent mental lapse can
erase. Seventh graders sat for the examination set by educators from three
nations, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania (former British colonies). The few
hundreds of youngsters who passed the exam had an opportunity to enter
high school and increase their chances of living up to their potential.
Failing in that exam relegated thousands of youngsters to a pool of poorly
paid manual jobs. Nothing short of a miracle could help those who failed
the exam better their future life status.

Passing the exam was so rare that it took some schools many years before
they could have one of their own admitted in what we called government
high school. I was in my early teenage years when someone I knew, my uncle
Makau—we called him Jimmy, passed the exam. His joyous screams, from about
a quarter of mile from home, were what alerted the family that January
afternoon in 1969.

My memory is not clear about how my uncle learned his results. Normally,
the government-controlled radio would make announcement that results were
out. Neighbors who had a radio and knew someone who took the exam would
run to inform him/her about the announcement.

What I remember is Jimmy’s beaming face and his inability to sit still as
he told the story and how the family was overwhelmed by this more than
welcome circumstance. Jimmy had sat and failed to pass that exam in two
previous years. Who would guess the source of joy…after three years in the
same grade? What a relief! Some pupils had tried and failed that exam for
seven years.

There was a social promotion that came with passing the exam. One could
wear long trousers, a privilege reserved for high scholars in those days.
Those with a well-to-do dad or a family member had no struggle going
through this transformation. It wasn’t so for Uncle Jimmy.

My grandfather, not yet a member of the Catholic church, was ready to
capitalize on Jimmy’s dilemma. Jimmy had to purchase his first pair of
trousers from his own father. Grandfather needed money for traditional
beer. Jimmy, from manual labor projects, had gathered some money to buy
luggage, toiletries and maybe a new shirt but not enough for a new pair of
trousers.

Jimmy was admitted at Kabaa High School, a premier institution about sixty
miles from home. That is where I come in. Jimmy’s young brother, Munyioki
and I were naturally the ones to carry Jimmy’s luggage (with a
wheelbarrow), from home to the Kangundo shopping center where he would
take a bus. And that is where, three months later, we went to pick up
Jimmy’s luggage after schools were closed. We too became part of Jimmy’s
success—we could go to the shopping center where students with no business
were prohibited.

Joining high school was not a personal achievement. It was a family
affair. It wasn’t a routine thing. It was, for many communities, the first
sign of a bright future when one of their own entered the world out there
to learn the western education—the certificate one needed to progress.

Native of Kenya, Africa, and resident of
Idaho since 1992, Vincent has been a featured speaker
and trainer at numerous Real Estate conferences and
training programs. An award winning speaker and writer,
he is one of the less than 7% of all professional
speakers to earn a CSP (Certified Speaking
Professional), the highest award for professional
speakers. Dr. Kituku has worked with championship sports
teams and trained leaders on how to inspire productivity
all the time. What sets Vincent apart is his ability to
weave life experiences in Africa with corporate America
and culture in providing solutions for personal and
professional growth.

Dr. Vincent Muli Wa Kituku is known as a research-based
motivational speaker. He presents motivational keynotes
and training programs on leadership, employee
motivation, overcoming buffaloes at work (change),
customer service and living and working with cultural
differences. Vincent is the founder and president of
Kituku & Associates, LLC, a business that is dedicated
to developing leaders and employees in business and in
life.

What has set Dr. Kituku apart is the ability to use his
experience in research to evaluate/assess client needs
and then tailor his keynotes/training presentation to
meet their objectives. Harold G. Delamarter,
President/CEO, Prestige Care Inc. said, "Before the
Retreat, Dr. Kituku gained as much information as
possible about our company and the industry we are
involved in. He made telephone calls to management team
members to tailor his seminar very closely to the needs
of our employees and the circumstances they face each
day in the present economy. Dr. Kituku was so widely
received in July, the decision was made to ask him to
return to again present to our company in October."

Vincent's clients list includes Cisco Systems, Micron,
Hewlett Packard, Genworth Financial, US Fish and
Wildlife, US Air Force, Women Council of Realtors and
National Association of Mental Health. He has been the
motivational speaker for the successful Boise State
Football Team since 1998. Dr. Kituku works have been
featured by numerous publications including the
Presentations Magazine, SkyWest Magazine, National
Speakers Association Magazine and many newspapers which
publish his weekly columns. Vincent holds the Certified
Speaking Professional designation that is earned by
fewer than 7% of all speakers worldwide.

If results are important to you, then
Dr Vincent Muli Kituku is the speaker/trainer for your group.
Call
(208) 376-8724, or email Vincent directly at
Vincent@kituku.com

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